The David Hunter Perspective - 2023-03-08

Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.'1)Did COVID-19 come from A Chinese Lab? The US Dept. of Energy just announced their conclusion that COVID-19 most likely came from a lab accident in Wuhan China. What is the significance of this announcement, and does it make any difference in our relations with China?2)Is Israel Abandoning Being A Democracy? Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu, Israel is now controlled by far-right Zionist political parties who do not embrace traditional democratic values. In fact, they are denouncing 'international human rights' and calling for 'wiping out' entire Palestinian towns. Is Israel at risk of becoming a 'non-democratic religious theocracy'?3)Why Is Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus Opposition Leader, Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison?: Ms. Tikhanovskaya, who was favorite to win 2020 Presidential election in Belarus, was forced to flee when President for Life Lukashenko refused to accept defeat. Now Belarus courts have sentenced her 'in absentia' to a 15 year prison term for high treason and conspiracy to seize power. What is going on?Support the show